The unspecified Panaqolus species / forms are however in a clear majority. Frank calls two main reasons: on the one hand, there is too little funding for taxonomic basic research so that these scientists are often ill-paid or rarely employed a long time. On the other hand, Frank sees a problem in the unnecessary hindrance of these works by natural and species protection laws, which means that he is probably referring to excessive authority.

If it is not explicit about catfish – a main theme of the DATZ 1/2017 is “live fodder” – this is also one or the other treats for our species.